KID FRIENDLY EVENTS:
Food Truck Roundup Tuesday, April 2nd | 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Coffee Social Friday, April 5th & 19th | 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Community Yard Sale Saturday, April 6th | 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Movies Under the Stars Saturday, April 13th | 8:00 p.m.
Sunday Addition Sunday, April 14th | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Food Truck Friday Friday, April 19th | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Healthy Living Series
Saturday, April 20th | 4:30 p.m.
Zumbathon Dance Party Saturday, April 20th | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
ADULT ONLY EVENTS:
Bingo Madness (Ages 18+) Tuesday, April 9th & 23rd | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Zen Friday (Ages 25+) Friday, April 12th & 26th | 8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Women & Wine (Ages 21+)
Wednesday, April 17th | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Bunco (Ages 18+)
Wednesday, April 24th | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Story Time for Tots (Ages 3+)
Thursday, April 11th | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Movin’ & Groovin’ (Ages 3+) Thursday, April 18th | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Toddler Techniques (Ages 3-6) Thursday, April 25th | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
SPECIAL NEEDS EVENTS:
Autism Awareness Day Tuesday, April 2nd | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
SAGUARO CLUB EVENTS:
Pickleball & Game Night Friday, April 12th | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m
Lunch and Tucson Botanical Gardens Sunday, April 28th | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Relay for Life Saturday, April 6th | 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fiesta Sahuarita Saturday, April 6th | 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sahuarita Sunset Market Friday, April 12th | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Neighbor to Neighbor Drop Off Saturday, April 20th | 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Concert Under the Stars Saturday, April 27th | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 5,, 2024
DIRECTOR: DEV PATEL
Cast:Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Basil Iwanyk, John Collee, Paul Angunawela, Sikandar Kher, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande
Drawing inspiration from Hanuman, the legendary symbol of strength and bravery, "Monkey Man" features Dev Patel as Kid. By night, Kid fights anonymously in a brutal underground club, his face obscured by a gorilla mask. He endures beatings for meager pay, the rage simmering beneath the surface. But a chance encounter grants Kid access to the city's corrupt elite. Fueled by years of suppressed anger and the scars of a traumatic past, Kid unleashes a violent quest for vengeance against those who stole everything from him.
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 12, 2024
DIRECTOR: ALEX GARLAND
The upcoming film "Civil War," directed by Alex Garland, isn't your typical historical drama. Set in a dystopian near future, America is ravaged by a Second Civil War. The film follows a team of journalists embedded with the military as they traverse the war-torn country. This ragtag group faces a desperate struggle for survival amidst a nation fractured by a brutal conflict between the federal government and a separatist movement led by Texas and California. Expect themes of a government tightening its grip and the horrors of war documented by those determined to expose the truth.
RELEASE DATE: APRIL 19, 2024
DIRECTOR: DAVID ZELLNER & NATHAN ZELLNER
Cast:David Zellner, Nathan Zellner, Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, Christophe Zajac-Denek
Deep within the misty North American forests dwell the Grovers, a Sasquatch family possibly the last of their kind. Led by the gentle giant Grover and his whirlwind wife Wilma, they face a year of challenges. Their peaceful existence is threatened by encroaching human development, forcing them on an absurdist odyssey to protect their home. From battling a technological hiccup caused by a curious drone to leading daring raids on oblivious tourists, their fight for survival is both hilarious and poignant, ultimately sparking a movement for coexistence with the very world that threatens them.
Iam a second-generation State Farm Agent. I grew up in the insurance business, spending many hours in my mom’s State Farm office in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I love to take time to discuss my customers individual and unique insurance and financial needs. On my free time I love to play tennis and pickleball! Often thinking about Insurance products between matches of course! I hope to see you on the courts soon!
My agency is located in Sahuarita and provides exceptional service to the locals as well as those residing in the nearby areas of Green Valley, Tubac, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, and Phoenix. Licensed to service the entire state of Arizona, my State Farm office offers:
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In addition to being a State Farm Agent, I am committed to being a Good Neighbor. Community involvement and making a positive
Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace
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impact is a top priority for me. I am member of the Advantage Alliance Networking group and the Sahuarita Rotary. I work with local, charitable organizations including Cell Phones for Soldiers, Military and Law Enforcement Organizations, Animal League, and Retired Paws. I also feel honored to have the chance to sponsor numerous events for the Sahuarita High School and Walden Grove High School. Feel free to stop by my Sahuarita, AZ office anytime. My team and I can’t wait to meet you and are ready to begin discussing your insurance needs. Want to get started today? Call our office or visit us online now!
WE all hope to remain healthy and independent throughout our lives – but life can be unpredictable. If you were ever to need some type of long-term care, would you be financially prepared?
Long-term care encompasses everything from the services of a home health aide to a stay in an assisted living facility to a long residence in a nursing home. You may never need any of these kinds of care, but the odds aren’t necessarily in your favor: Someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services and support in their remaining years, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
And all types of long-term care can involve considerable financial expense. The median annual cost for a home health aide’s services is more than $60,000 per year, and it’s more than $100,000 per year for a private room in a nursing home, according to Genworth, an insurance company. Furthermore, contrary to many people’s expectations, Medicare usually pays very little of these costs.
Of course, some people expect their family will be able to take care of their long-term care needs. But this may not be a viable strategy. For one thing, your family members simply may not have the skills needed to give you the type of care you may require. Also, by the time you might need help, your grown children or other family members might not live in your area.
So, you may need to protect yourself and your loved ones from the potential costs of long-term care. Basically, you’ve got two main choices: You could self-insure or you could transfer the risk by purchasing some type of long-term care insurance.
If you have considerable financial resources, you might find self-insuring to be attractive, rather than choosing insurance and paying policy premiums. You may wish to keep an emergency savings or investment account that’s earmarked exclusively for long-term care to help avoid relying on your other retirement accounts. But self-insuring has two main drawbacks. First, because long-term care can be costly, you might need to plan for a significant amount. And second, it will be quite hard to predict exactly how much money you’ll need, because so many variables are involved – your age when you start needing care, interest rates or inflation, the cost of care in your area, the type of care you’ll require, the length of time you’ll need care, and so on.
As an alternative to selfinsuring, you could purchase long-term care insurance, which can provide benefits for home health care, adult day care and assisted living and nursing home facilities. However, you will need to consider the issues attached to long-term care insurance. For one thing, it can be expensive, though the younger you are when you buy your policy, the more affordable it may be. Also, long-term care policies typically require you to wait a certain amount of time before benefits are paid. But policies vary greatly in what they offer, so, if you are thinking of buying this insurance, you’ll want to review
options and compare benefits and costs.
In any case, by being aware of the potential need for long-term care, its cost and the ways of paying for it, you’ll be able to make the appropriate decisions for your financial situation, your needs and your loved ones.
IT’S hard to believe that we have been in our new 14,300 square foot building for more than two years. It’s a good thing that we created a large space for all the new programs that we have been able to launch.
We’d like to share our news with you, as we thank you, our Sahuarita neighbors and the Town of Sahuarita, for the support you give us. Without our donors, supporters, and volunteers, we couldn’t be fulfilling our purpose of feeding those who are hungry and providing job skill development, health and nutrition programs, and family supports. This combination makes it possible to meet urgent needs and support people who are working toward financial stability and well-being.
One important need we have is more food donations. We are feeding 65% more of our neighbors and yet our food donations are down more than 65%. Please help!
New and expanded programs:
1. Thanks to funding through United Way and from First Things First, we have a new Family Resource Center that has brought lots of great programs to families and little ones from birth to five-years-old. We offer everything from Baby Yoga and Baby Zumbini, to reading circles, guided play, workshops for parents and for first-time dads. Go to our website www. sahuaritafoodbank.org for information
2. We have lots of classes for our community members, including computer skills at several levels, GED, English, introductory cooking for restaurant workers, diabetes management/ healthy eating, 3-D printing and robotics for kids, and others.
3. Right now, we are providing free tax preparation for our lower income neighbors and periodically provide financial wellbeing classes in English or Spanish.
4. To bring services and classes to our neighbors in rural areas, we have a very large and very blue mobile service unit, pulled by a very hefty blue truck. This program Project Azul is designed to regularly visit our more distant communities. You may be able to visit Project Azul at Fiesta Sahuarita.
5. And in December, we developed a relationship with sister organization Marana
Food Bank & Community Resource Center to work with them on their service to that community and help develop their programs.
So, please stop by and visit us to see us or join one of our programs! Volunteers are always welcome and we need you during the summer when winter residents go to the cooler north. And we always appreciate donations! Happy Spring.
NeonFlames provides a cosmic palette of colors – reds, greens, blues, the usual suspects – and throws in some intergalactic flair with purples and beyond. But it doesn't stop there! You can fine-tune the intensity
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of each color, like a digital dimmer switch for your nebula. There are even more controls to play mad scientist with, adjusting things like how the colors appear and behave. If you have a creative itch and a love for vibrant hues, NeonFlames is your digital paintbrush to the cosmos.
Distance: 2.7 miles
Type: Out and Back
Difficulty: Hard
Elevation: 2,014
Dog Friendly: No
If you are wanting to get out and get some fresh air with the family there is no better place. There are a couple of different hikes to accommodate everyone. There are a couple of easy trails.
A 0.5 Nature Trail and a 0.2 mile Children’s Cave Trail. There is lots of signage, so you can’t miss it.
For the more moderate hiker, there is the Calloway Trail about 0.7 miles that leads to an overlook. The Sunset Vista Trail is a bit longer at 3.1 miles. This hike can be a bit difficult, it is steep and twists with steel cables to help along the way. It's recommended to use gloves on this route.
The Hunter Trail is a heavily trafficked trail. It is well maintained and marked. This particular trail is challenging. There are
• April 8 - New Moon. The Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.
• April 8 - Total Solar Eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing the Sun's beautiful outer atmosphere known as the corona. This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime event for viewers in the United States. The last total solar eclipse visible in the continental United States occurred in 2017 and the next one will not take place until 2045. The path of totality will begin in the Pacific Ocean and move across parts of Mexico and the eastern United States and Nova Scotia. The total eclipse will be visible in parts of Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
• April 22, 23 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles left behind
cables to use to climb, so some sort of climbing gloves are highly recommended. Although the hike may be difficult, the view from the top will be well worth the work. There are picnic areas available at the park. Don’t forget to take water with you and stay hydrated. Also, there is always a chance you may have a run in with one of our desert creatures. Be aware and stay safe.
Not only could this be fun for the whole family, it’s spring! Picacho Peak is known to be one of the best places to see spring wildflowers. It is said that the mountain gets covered. What a beautiful site.
Directions:
Head towards Phoenix, take exit 219. Turn left and enter Picacho Peak State Park. There may be a fee to enter the park.
Starting from Catalina State Park, you wind your way up the rocky slopes of the Catalina Mountains for about 3-miles until you reach Romero Pools. Along the way, you see fields of 200-year-old saguaros and jagged rock outcroppings.
• Trailhead: Catalina State Park. 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861. The shower runs annually from April 16-25. It peaks this year on the night of the night of the 22nd and morning of the 23rd. These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. Unfortunately, the glare of the full moon will block out all but the brightest meteors this year. But if you are patient, you may still be able to catch a few good ones. The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Lyra but can appear anywhere in the sky.
• April 23 - Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 23:50 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Pink Moon because it marked the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the first spring flowers. This moon has also been known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Growing Moon, and the Egg Moon. Many coastal tribes called it the Fish Moon because this was the time that the shad swam upstream to spawn.
Abrand-new business is coming to the Rancho Sahuarita Marketplace, sure to delight neighborhood residents with its friendly service and delicious treats. Jungle Fruit Raspados, co-owned by Lourdes Angelica Perez and Yasmin Renova, is on track to open in April of this year. The menu will include everything from a variety of refreshing Aguas Frescas, to savory raspados along with prepared chips of each guest's choice.
Lourdes Angelica Perez, who is happily married and has 3 children, shared that after being a stay-at-home wife and mother for 7 years, had a dream of “bringing the jungle to the desert”. She shared that she has always had a love of fruits and vegetables since she was a child – and that “the smell of cut cucumber and the sweet scent of watermelon on a hot day is awesome to [her]”. After speaking with friend
and fellow wife and mother, Yasmin Renova, and others, the two saw a great opportunity to open a raspados shop for those who live in Sahuarita. After connecting with and feeling a sense of support from others in the community, Perez said the idea for Jungle Fruit Raspados was born.
Renova shared that “Our raspados shop will be the very first establishment of its kind in the area. Our goal is to " Bring the Jungle to the Desert" and create a fun and tasty environment where everyone in the Sahuarita community can enjoy delicious treats without having to travel far. We hope to build great relationships with the members of the Sahuarita community and hope to gain the trust and respect of our fellow future guests. Angelica and I are super excited and anxious to embark on this adventure of our new woman-owned business, and cannot wait
to see how the members react to our fun and tasty flavors!"
Jungle Fruit Raspados will be open and serving guests 7 days per week; Monday – Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The two also shared that they plan to remain open later for special occasions and game nights – so that they can accommodate and serve guests with a little late-night snack!
Perez and Renova are thrilled to be opening and joining the community, and are especially grateful for the support from the community and the Town. “We are thrilled to bring a taste of the Jungle to the Town of Sahuarita! Together, we are excited to provide the community with delicious and refreshing treats, so get ready to embark on a flavor filled adventure at Jungle Fruit Raspados.”
INGREDIENTS:
16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
16 ounces chicken broth
8 ounces milk
6 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅔ cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 ounces heavy cream
2 cups fresh spinach
Directions:
Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. In a sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add cubed chicken and sauté on all sides until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Add diced onions and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add flour, stirring to coat. Cook for another 30 seconds.
Add chicken broth, milk, macaroni, and Italian seasoning to pan, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook according to macaroni package directions for al dente pasta (my macaroni took about 9 minutes).
Remove the lid and add parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, as well as the cooked chicken back to the pan. Stir until the cheese is melted.
Add spinach, stirring until wilted, about one minute. Remove pan from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, top with fresh chopped parsley as a garnish.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
1 small onion, diced
14.5 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes
8 ounces chicken broth
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
In a sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add sliced andouille sausage and onions and cook until sausage is browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and tortellini. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until pasta is al dente (check your pasta package's cooking directions for exact times). Most of the liquid should be absorbed in this step. If excess liquid remains in the pan, drain all but ¼ cup and return to the stovetop.
Remove the lid and add heavy cream. Stir and cook until warmed through, about a minute.
Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese, stir, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Sauce will continue to thicken as it stands.
THE saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is an iconic symbol of the American Southwest, particularly the Sonoran Desert and our Arizona Home. These majestic plants can grow to towering heights, with some individuals reaching up to 40 feet (12 meters) tall and living for well over a century. The life cycle of the saguaro cactus is a testament to its resilience and adaptation to the harsh desert environment.
The life cycle of the saguaro begins with its reproduction. These cacti typically produce flowers in late spring or early summer, usually after a significant rainfall. The flowers are large, white, and waxy, and they bloom at night to attract pollinators such as bats, birds, and insects. Once pollinated, the flowers develop into bright red fruits that ripen in late summer or early fall.
The fruits of the saguaro cactus are a vital food source for many desert animals, including birds, mammals, and insects. After consuming the fruit, animals disperse the seeds through their droppings, helping to spread the cactus across the desert landscape.
From the seeds, new saguaro cacti begin to grow. However, the survival rate of saguaro seedlings is relatively low due to various environmental factors such as drought,
predation, and competition for resources. It can take several years for a saguaro seedling to establish itself and develop a strong root system capable of withstanding the harsh desert conditions.
As the saguaro cactus matures, it gradually grows taller and develops its characteristic branching arms. The rate of growth varies depending on factors such as soil quality, water availability, and temperature. In favorable conditions, saguaro cacti can grow several inches per year, although growth rates tend to slow as the cactus reaches maturity.
Saguaro cacti play a crucial role in the desert ecosystem by providing food, shelter, and nesting sites for a wide variety of desert wildlife. Birds such as Gila woodpeckers and
by free radicals. Free radicals contribute to premature aging of the skin, including wrinkles and fine lines. Antioxidants help neutralize these free radicals, keeping the skin looking youthful.
Coffee offers several potential benefits for your skin when used topically:
• Exfoliation: Coffee grounds are mildly abrasive, making them excellent for exfoliating dead skin cells. Scrubbing your skin with coffee grounds can help remove dull, dry skin, revealing smoother and brighter skin underneath.
• Anti-inflammatory properties: Coffee contains compounds such as chlorogenic acid and melanoidins, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Applying coffee topically may help reduce inflammation, redness, and swelling, particularly in conditions like acne or rosacea.
• Antioxidant protection: Coffee is rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which can help protect the skin from damage caused
• Improved circulation: The caffeine in coffee can temporarily constrict blood vessels when applied to the skin, which may reduce puffiness and improve circulation. Improved circulation can result in a brighter complexion and reduced appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
• Cellulite reduction: Some studies suggest that caffeine applied topically may help reduce the appearance of cellulite by dilating blood vessels and improving circulation to the affected areas. However, the effects may be temporary and require consistent application over time.
from the desert heat in the shade
massive arms.
As saguaro cacti age, they may develop hollows or cavities in their stems, which can provide habitat for even more wildlife, including bats, owls, and rodents. Eventually, saguaro cacti reach the end of their life cycle, typically after several decades or even centuries of growth. When they die, their remains provide nutrients for the soil, allowing new plants to take root and continue the cycle of life in the desert. That being said, the saguaro cactus is not only a symbol of the desert but also a vital component of its ecosystem, demonstrating resilience, adaptation, and the connection of all living things.
radiation.
Ingredients:
• Reduced appearance of dark circles: Caffeine has vasoconstrictive properties, which means it can temporarily shrink blood vessels. When applied to the skin around the eyes, caffeine can help reduce the appearance of dark circles by constricting the blood vessels and reducing swelling.
• Potential sun protection: While not a replacement for sunscreen, some research suggests that caffeine may offer modest protection against certain types of skin cancer when applied topically. It may also help protect the skin from some of the harmful effects of UV
½ cup ground organic coffee
½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup of unsweetened whole milk
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of honey
Directions:
In a bowl, mix the coffee and cocoa powder. Add in the milk and stir until you create a thick paste. Add the lemon juice and honey, and apply to your clean face. Allow the mask to sit for about 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
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